# Alfred Remote

> iOS companion app for Alfred on Mac, enabling remote control of features and workflows. (iPhone/iPad app by Running with Crayons Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-remote/id927944141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Running with Crayons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/405843585)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 145 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-remote/id927944141/reviews.md

## What is Alfred Remote?

Alfred Remote is your personal command centre for Alfred for Mac. Your iPhone or iPad now becomes the perfect day-long companion to your Mac, giving you instant access to your favourite features, commands and workflows.

Alfred Remote needs to be on the same network as your Mac. Alfred 4 is recommended for the broadest range of features and best experience. Alfred 3.8.6 is the minimum requirement.

Alfred 4 for Mac is available from https://www.alfredapp.com/

WHAT CAN I DO WITH REMOTE?

With a single touch on your iOS device, you can control many Alfred actions on your Mac, including:
- Show Alfred on your Mac
- System Commands: Lock, restart, shut down, log out or sleep your Mac, eject all devices, quit all apps and empty trash
- Launch Applications and System Preferences on your Mac
- Open files and folders you've defined on your Mac
- Open websites and bookmarks, or pop up Alfred with a custom search filled in
- Replace hard to remember hotkey combinations and keywords with icons on iOS

If you're an Alfred 4 or Alfred 3 Powerpack user, you can control Powerpack features, such as:
- Quickly paste user-defined clipboard snippets into text fields and documents on your Mac
- Run user-defined scripts, AppleScripts and terminal commands
- Music.app on your Mac: Play, skip, even start playing random albums
- Connecting Remote to your favourite Alfred workflows gives almost limitless possibilities!

SETTING UP REMOTE

1. Ensure that your Mac and iOS device are on the same network
2. Open Alfred's Remote preferences on Mac and select 'Add iOS Remote'
3. Open Alfred Remote on iOS to the 'Add' screen, "Looking for Alfred"
4. Select your Mac when you see it appear on iOS, then type the passcode on your Mac

Your Mac and iOS device will now be securely connected, and the power of Alfred will be at your fingertips, making you even more productive!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Alfred Remote is a counterpart app which requires Alfred on Mac, and the ability to connect to it from your iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi.

- Alfred Remote is available for iPhone & iPad on iOS 12+
- Alfred 4 is recommended for the best experience and new features. Minimum requirement is Alfred 3.8.6 on macOS 10.9+ on your Mac
- You'll need the ability to connect both your Mac and your iOS device to the same network through wired or Wi-Fi connection
- To control Alfred's Powerpack actions, you'll need the Powerpack for Alfred on your Mac

Take a look at https://www.alfredapp.com/ for more details about Alfred for Mac and Alfred Remote.

## Key features

- Control Alfred on Mac
- System commands (lock, restart, sleep)
- Launch applications and preferences
- Open files, folders, and websites
- Paste clipboard snippets
- Run scripts and AppleScripts
- Control Music.app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 145)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-remote/id927944141/reviews.md

### 1/5 — You basically need to Buy this App and the 60€ Upgrade for Alfred on your Mac aswell.

*2026-01-22*

If you dont buy the Upgrade pack for 60€ you basically can’t use this App 
Even though there are other Apps that can do this for free
Id recommend „Elgato streamdeck“ for iPhone. It is way better, still gets Updates unlike this excuse of an App. 
Not good do not recommend.

### 2/5 — Why has this ridiculous thing only been updated twice since it was first released 10+ years ago?

*2025-02-07, version 1.5*

Especially given how much Alfred for Mac still promotes it, links to it, and continues to include it in new work flows. The current version isn’t even designed for the current version of Alfred (5.5)! Its last update was 3 years ago and designed for Alfred 4. I wonder how many potential customers of Alfred for Mac were turned off when they saw this bizarre app. I was put off from anything Alfred for years - when I first heard of Alfred I looked it up on my phone to see what the internet had to say about it, and this iOs Alfred app showed up for me to click before even any search engine results. I was just as embarrassed for Alfred then than I am know. Only difference is that I forgot about the remote app for so many years that I did actually eventually get the Mac version. So now I’m embarrassed on behalf of both the team AND myself.

### 5/5 — Briliant!

*2024-10-29*

Does everything that’s needed to remotely control Alfred on my Mac

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2024-05-06, version 1.5*

App is unreliable. It allowed me to connect and hasn’t allowed me to connect since. Don’t waste your money.

### 1/5 — Meh. Not as good as it could be.

*2023-09-22, version 1.5*

Compared to something like Elgato Streamdeck, this is an app that leaves the user wanting more. Alfred on the Mac is very useful but takes a lot of time setting things up and the iPad version is pretty much the same, it takes a lot of setting up. It would be nice if we could shrink the sidebar, if the Mac app would replicate the chosen grid layout, etc. I do like how it stays awake though - even when the Mac goes to sleep. However, I’m sticking to Streamdeck - which I didn’t discover before buying this app else I wouldn’t have bought it.

### 1/5 — Supremely disappointing

*2023-07-24, version 1.5*

There is no way to get access to arbitrary keyboard and mouse controls so you have to manually build workflows for any little thing you would want to do.

### 5/5 — 加个触控板的功能吧

*2022-10-29*

加个触控板的功能，加个虚拟键盘功能

### 1/5 — Does not connect.

*2022-08-27, version 1.5*

I will request a refund.

### 4/5 — I love alfred, remote is okay

*2022-06-15, version 1.5*

I'm just sad that the play/pause button doesn't work.

I don't use apple music, so I don't know if it works on that, but it does nothing to spotify and YouTube, etc. 

I have no idea why the pause, skip, rewind buttons are not just equivalent to pressing the same on the keyboard and are instead bound to a software I'll never use.

### 4/5 — Thank god

*2021-09-25, version 1.5*

An update in 6 years? Please don’t abandon us again Alfred.

## Frequently asked questions about Alfred Remote

### What does Alfred Remote do?

Alfred Remote acts as a command center for Alfred on your Mac, allowing you to control its features directly from your iPhone or iPad. You can execute system commands, launch applications, open files and websites, paste snippets, run scripts, and even control your Mac's Music.app.

### What are the key features of Alfred Remote?

Key features include showing Alfred on your Mac, executing system commands like locking or restarting, launching applications and system preferences, opening defined files and folders, accessing websites and bookmarks, pasting clipboard snippets, running user-defined scripts, and controlling Music.app playback.

### Is Alfred Remote free to use?

Yes, Alfred Remote is a free application. However, to control Alfred's Powerpack features, you will need to have the Powerpack for Alfred installed on your Mac.

### What are the minimum requirements to use Alfred Remote?

Alfred Remote requires Alfred 3.8.6 or later on your Mac (Alfred 4 is recommended) running macOS 10.9+. Your iPhone or iPad needs to be on iOS 12 or later. Crucially, both your Mac and your iOS device must be connected to the same network (Wi-Fi or wired).

### How do I set up Alfred Remote with my Mac?

To set up, ensure your Mac and iOS device are on the same network. Open Alfred's Remote preferences on your Mac and select 'Add iOS Remote'. Then, open Alfred Remote on your iOS device to the 'Add' screen, select your Mac when it appears, and enter the passcode shown on your Mac.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-04-15

We've added bigger grids (up to 6x6), better Split View support and refreshed navigation.

- Updated to take advantage of modern iOS device sizes and layouts
- Rewritten framework for improved performance and future-proofing
- Improved navigation layout for faster page switching
- Additional features available when using Alfred 4.3.3 and above
  - Button grids can now be up to 6x6 in size
  - Button labels can be hidden for a cleaner look

### 1.1 — 2015-09-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Move confirming of system commands to iOS (as double tap) instead of Mac (alert dialog)
- Nicer behaviour on passphrase screen when there is a delay in showing passphrase (e.g. slow network)
- Add in URL scheme for launching Alfred Remote, alfredremote://
- Fix page navigation loop after cancelling a 'direct connect' action
- Fix page re-selection in Remote when reordering pages in Alfred's preferences
- Prevent crash in "Discover" screen with unexpected duplicate bonjour events
- Future iOS compatibility (Remove SSID from connecting screens)

### 1.0 — 2015-01-27

No release notes.

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